Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 143

143 Ducks In A Row (Judy)

I've managed to smuggle an untraceable phone into Ashlyn's facility, ensuring we can stay in touch. I mean, the poor girl, she needs someone who cares. Her mother has written her off completely now.

It's only right that I should visit. There's no trouble bribing half the staff to turn a blind eye to Ashlyn using a phone in her bathroom. She contacts me when she can. Later this will come in handy. For now, I'm just pretending I care about Ashlyn. A few minutes later, my phone buzzes.

A: I'll do anything for Jayden

J: I know you truly love him.

A: I'm sorry I hurt him

1. He's okay now

A: But he's with her

J: Time will fix it all. Trust me

The irony isn't lost on me. Ashlyn's obsession with my son is both her greatest strength and her ultimate weakness. As long as she believes she's doing this for him, she'll follow my lead.

I delete each text right away, ensuring there's no trace of our communication.

I pour myself a glass of wine and sink into my favorite armchair. The plan is working. Slowly but surely, I'm regaining control. Winona will slip up, and when she does, I'll be there.

To take Abby and Jayden back where they belong. With me.

I think back to the day of the shooting. I told Ashlyn where Winona would be, knowing she had a gun. I didn't anticipate Jayden's heroic act, but in the end, it worked out. He survived, and now I have another chance to remove Winona from our lives for good. No more attempts at her life though. I've learned that lesson now. As I sit there, savoring my impending victory, my phone buzzes again.

A: When will I see Jayden like you promised?

knowing that keeping Ashlyn at bay is

Soon, Ashlyn. We need to get our ducks in

After all, she's just another pawn in my game. And I always win. The satisfaction of my plan coming together

wine, raising it in a silent toast to the future.

ever wanted.

It's Gus. He's taking me to dinner. I set my glass down and walk to the door. I've given the

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stepping Inside. "Are

I lead him into the living room.

arms crossed, his gaze piercing. "I know you're up to something. I can feel it. And I'm going

to diffuse his suspicion. "Gus, I'm not up to anything. I'm just trying to make things. right with Jayden

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you

lowering. "You forget, Judy, I know you. I've seen you at your worst. I know what you're capable

"And you know that I'd do anything for my son. Maybe if you talked to him, told him you found out I tried to call off the whole thing with the accident, he might forgive me sooner.

To see him happy, to spend time with Abby. And who knows, maybe

about, you mean.

a little, I will consider

Europe for years. Maybe giving Gus what he wants is the way to get Jayden to be more reasonable about my mistake. I mean, if

you. Don't think for a second that I won't find out

nod, trying to appear sincere. "I understand, Gus. I appreciate you looking out for Jayden. For all of us." He sighs. "I hope you're being honest. Because if you're not, it's going to come back to haunt you.' I sit down across from him, feeling

"There's a new restaurant in

Let me grab my

finish our meal, I lean in, my voice soft and sincere. "Gus, I really do want to make things right. For all of us. I

expression softening. "Alright, Judy. I'll talk to Jayden. But